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Provincia de Huari
Provincia de Huari
Ancash, Peru

Alcayán

Alcayán is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,480 m above sea level. It has a population of about 290. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population290
Local time12:47
9.24° S, 76.91° WElevation 2,480 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02358
The year in Alcayánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Alcayán at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

159 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

24 mm of rain

Weather in Alcayán

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 35%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°9°2.3 mm
Fri23 Oct18°8°2.2 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°3 mm
Sun25 Oct19°9°8.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°8°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°5°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°8°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°9°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct17°10°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°6.4 mm

When to go to Alcayán

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302828334650545852403331
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°14°14°15°14°
Low6°6°6°6°5°4°3°3°4°5°5°6°
Rain (mm)1751892101225533243062111144159
Wet days15161514108667111418

What's on in Alcayán

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Alcayán

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Alcayán

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Alcayán

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 101 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 136 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 125 km
5.6Tocache 43 km →1984 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Alcayán

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02358

Places near Alcayán

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alcayán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alcayán.
What is the hottest month in Alcayán?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Alcayán?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alcayán?
December is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alcayán?
The postal code of Alcayán is 02358.